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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #51149 July Prediction Children and Snack
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Jennifer  Harris,  a  researcher  at  the  University  of  Connecticut's  Rudd  Centre  for  Food  Policy  &  Obesity,  has  studied  the  impact  of  food  advertising  on  children's  eating  .  In  one  key  experiment,  children  aged  7  to  11  watched  a  cartoon  interspersed  with  either  food  or  non-food  advertisements.  Afterward,  they  were  given  a  bowl  of  cheddar  cheese  crackers  to  snack  .  The  results  showed  that  children  exposed  to  food  ads  consumed  45%  more  snacks  than  those  who  saw  non-food  ads.  This  study  suggests  that  food  advertising  can  significantly  increase  snack    among  children,  potentially  contributing  to  unhealthy  eating  habits  and  obesity.  Food  ads,  often  designed  with  colourful  packaging  and  appealing  characters,  trigger  cravings  in  children,  making  them  more  likely  to  choose  unhealthy,  calorie-dense  snacks.  These  advertisements  create  emotional  associations  between  eating  the  product  and  feelings  of  enjoyment  or  fun,  further  encouraging  children  to  .  The  findings  highlight  the  need  for  stricter  regulations  on  food  advertising  targeting  children.  By  reducing  exposure  to  these  ads,  it  may  be  possible  to  mitigate  their  influence  and  promote  healthier  eating  .  Harris's  research  underscores  the  importance  of  protecting  children  from  marketing  practices  that  could  lead  to  long-  term  health  issues,  such  as  obesity.

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